[comfortablynumb]

Well, this has been a royal shambles, hasn't it? The contrast with the Dream 11 ads couldn't be more stark. With performances like these, I doubt if we can win even against Afghanistan.

Would be interesting to hear what pearls of wisdom Kohli spouts at the press conference.

[joslicx]

Looks like we peaked a little too early. Even before the tournament started (during the warm-up stage itself.)

Over to the next ICC tournament now.

[Emvi]

India have at-least managed to pick up a wicket(Edit: 2 wickets) this time! Great improvement.
Jokes apart, I seriously don't think the Indian cricketers or the BCCI are as worried about this performance as the true Indian cricket fans are. Why would they worry? They all can take a 'well earned' rest once the group matches are over and prepare well for the upcoming IPL bidding process. I think it's better for India to quit International T20s altogether, concentrate solely on IPL and keep unearthing talents one after another. What a shame! Forget winning matches, this bunch of super talented cricketers are even failing to compete with other teams.

[lsjey]

So this loss means India are almost out of the contention to advance to semis. Will do India a lot of good. When the BCCI finds a good player and make him captain, they pander to him a lot. And most of these captains don't have the grace to move out when their tank is empty soon enough and make way for others. Dhoni did this properly, IMO. Sad, that after throwing so much of money, they have managed to take one wicket in two matches. Shameful!!

Regards,
lsjey

[Ananthang]

Originally Posted by Emvi

India have at-least managed to pick up a wicket this time! Great improvement.
Jokes apart, I seriously don't think the Indian cricketers or the BCCI are as worried about this performance as the true Indian cricket fans are. Why would they worry? They all can take a 'well earned' rest once the group matches are over and prepare well for the upcoming IPL bidding process. I think it's better for India to quit International T20s altogether, concentrate solely on IPL and keep unearthing talents one after another. What a shame! Forget winning matches, this bunch of super talented cricketers are even failing to compete with other teams.

Dont worry too much guys, now we will invite Westindies or Srilanka for home series beat them comprehensively and gain viewership.

Let us not take it too much and play with your kids watch some comedy movies and sleep peacefully.

We shall definitely win the next IPL.

[VWAllstar]

Originally Posted by VWAllstar

End of the day Kohli would say something assertive that he is now fully trained to. Said it earlier, this team moves on very quickly to play with dire emotions.

Kohli should apply for HR Positions or become an English Teacher.

[amit_snk]

Team India is much much better then the stats of these 2 matches. Pitch conditions and toss is dominating the results in this tournament, everyone batting first is struggling, we were hard done by Kohli's bad luck at winning tosses.

Extensive watering is done to keep these pitches in playable condition in extreme heat of middle east, that moisture is messing up the playing conditions in the first and second innings and making batting easier for teams batting second, just look at the stats of the matches so far, teams batting second are having a ball at the ground.

[Emvi]

India, Scotland, and Bangladesh are the only winless 'Super-12' teams in the competition at this moment. And India's Net Run Rate(-1.609) is second worst of the lot.

[AtheK]

And it begins.



We all feel the fear though, Mr.Big Mouth.



Also reflecting back on two games, I really don't mind that we lost, it's a game, what hurts badly is the way we lost, totally spineless club level cricket.

[pandey.jai]

Originally Posted by amit_snk

Extensive watering is done to keep these pitches in playable condition in extreme heat of middle east, that moisture is messing up the playing conditions in the first and second innings and making batting easier for teams batting second, just look at the stats of the matches so far, teams batting second are having a ball at the ground.

Wasn’t the IPL played in the same venue? I don’t remember IPL being such a win toss - bat first - win kinda tournament.

[harry10]

Originally Posted by SoumenD

Wow what attitude by Pandya. Didn’t even bother to cross after hitting the shot. What is this guy for in the team? Neither he bowls, nor is able to contribute anything worthwhile with the bat. But attitude is over the moon for what? Some performances for MI? These should be axed from the team first. Pathetic attitude.

That's what happens when people are picked for past heroics than there current form. He has been rubbish since long but selectors and team management are living in their own la la land.

Originally Posted by hothatchaway

Is the ball stopping a bit on this surface? No excuses for not even getting a run a ball though.

Expecting Shami to bowl his heart out

Nope. Surface was absolutely fine. No low balls, no extra bounce, no movement, no excessive spin. Batting was shit, literally. Simple.

Originally Posted by VWAllstar

Kohli should apply for HR Positions or become an English Teacher.

He lives in his own illusion. They are out of tournament and he thinks they are fine and lot of tournament is left. Someone needs to show him points table and Run rate.

Originally Posted by amit_snk

Team India is much much better then the stats of these 2 matches. Pitch conditions and toss is dominating the results in this tournament, everyone batting first is struggling, we were hard done by Kohli's bad luck at winning tosses.

Extensive watering is done to keep these pitches in playable condition in extreme heat of middle east, that moisture is messing up the playing conditions in the first and second innings and making batting easier for teams batting second, just look at the stats of the matches so far, teams batting second are having a ball at the ground.

All this doesn't excuse any team from absolutely no intent of posting a good score. 70 balls without a boundary and 54 dot balls is inexcusable. 36 overs of bowling and all they have picked are 2 wickets in 2 matches.

Originally Posted by Emvi

India, Scotland, and Bangladesh are the only winless 'Super-12' teams in the competition at this moment. And India's Net Run Rate(-1.609) is second worst of the lot.

The way things are going we shouldn't be surprised if we lose to Afganistan and even Scotland.

[dailydriver]

With the clout BCCI enjoys with/at ICC, could we press for an option that allows us to Retire Hurt from the World Cup at this stage?

It would really be heart wrenching to see the team struggling to win against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia. Worse, with the way the team has fared till now, a defeat at the hands of one of these teams too isn't a far fetched possibility.

There is a saying in Kannada which points out how one has to start achieving small feats first and then aim for bigger ones. Else, failure is a given (ಅಂಗಳಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾರದವನು ಆಕಾಶಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾರಿಯಾನೆ!).

Our honourable Captain sir (part of the yet to be crowned RCB in IPL) would no doubt agree with this.

On a side note, I wonder how/what MSD must be feeling now.

[NPV]

A loss to Afghanistan is definitely a possibility the way India is playing

Win 3 games by huge margins and also hope Afghanistan will beat New Zealand - that's all we need to reach the semis, which needs miracles and we don't deserve them right now for the way we're playing.

Originally Posted by dailydriver

With the clout BCCI enjoys with/at ICC, could we press for an option that allows us to Retire Hurt from the World Cup at this stage?

Actually I'm wondering why they didn't pay attention to the schedule having 2 big games back to back with such a big break in between. Other teams played 3 games in the interim!

[KPR]

I would love to see Pakistan batting first in pitches and winning comfortably where Indians have lost. That would be a tight slap at the face of Indian players (or not).

[harry10]

Originally Posted by dailydriver

There is a saying in Kannada which points out how one has to start achieving small feats first and then aim for bigger ones. Else, failure is a given (ಅಂಗಳಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾರದವನು ಆಕಾಶಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾರಿಯಾನೆ!).

Our honourable Captain sir (part of the yet to be crowned RCB in IPL) would no doubt agree with this.

On a side note, I wonder how/what MSD must be feeling now.

MSD is enjoying the fully paid vacation doing absolutely nothing. Who won't

Originally Posted by NPV

A loss to Afghanistan is definitely a possibility the way India is playing

Win 3 games by huge margins and also hope Afghanistan will beat New Zealand - that's all we need to reach the semis, which needs miracles and we don't deserve them right now for the way we're playing.

Actually I'm wondering why they didn't pay attention to the schedule having 2 big games back to back with such a big break in between. Other teams played 3 games in the interim!

Social media is abuzz with all permutations and combinations of how this team can still make the semis. In all honesty, they won't and they shouldn't. Pakistan and New Zealand have played like a team who wants to win the Cup, they deserve the semis or even finals. Let these jokers concentrate on filming ads and making money in IPL.

Also, these guys are now free to play NZ series on 17th as they have a 10 day break now. Positives

Originally Posted by KPR

I would love to see Pakistan batting first in pitches and winning comfortably where Indians have lost. That would be a tight slap at the face of Indian players (or not).

I have no doubt they might be able to achieve it. They are playing like a unit.